Edward J. Monaghan
Edward J. Monaghan, 57, of Hinsdale. Beloved husband of Pam, nee Olin. Loving father of Lauren. Brother of John Monaghan, Michelle (Pete) Storrie, Robert (Mary Ann) Monaghan, Moira (Bill) Carlstedt, Sheila Lawrence and Kevin (Lisa) Monaghan. Memorial visitation 3 to 9pm Monday Dec. 29th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th Street, Downers Grove. Memorial service will be held at Hinsdale United Methodist Church, 945 South Garfield (at 55th Street) at 11am Tuesday Dec. 30th. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to American Heart Assoc. Funeral info: 630-964-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com
Eddy was a great role model and mentor as an official and more importantly, as a person. He will be missed by all who knew him – especially those who will always respect him for his character and professionalism, in the avocation he loved.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Ed was a fantastic official, and a great human being. He will be missed.
My sincerest sympathies to Ed’s family. I knew him through officiating basketball. I found him to be generous with his time, interested in mentoring newer officials and a guy who understood life’s priorities and where officiating ranked within those priorities. I was stunned to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers (from my family to yours) in this trying time. God Bless!
Ed’s passing comes has a shock. We feel we grew up within his business when the torch was passed from his dad to Ed. The stories, comedy, laughter and the occasional bottle of wine are forever silenced. He helped our son as well by getting him started early with his financial needs. There is so much more to say and yet there are no more words. We are just so sorry.
I saw a story of the death of Ed in Referee magazine. When I was a member of the AOA(1985-2000) I got to know Ed as a great guy, excellent official, and outstanding mentor to ALL younger officials. The world of officials is a little sadder with Ed being gone. He was well respected and loved by all who knew him-professional or personal.
Pat Deeley